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Communications
Drop Box and Vote Early Messaging
Use consistent, clear, simple messaging and graphics to encourage voting early and using a drop box the last week before Election Day. Just download, add your office’s seal or logo, include any needed dates, and then print or post.
Mar 4, 2026
Communications
Crisis Communications Intake Response Forms
Crisis communications readiness helps election offices respond promptly, accurately and confidently during an emergency or significant event. Use these intake response forms to supplement your plans and help manage your office’s response to critical incidents by preparing contact lists, talking points, holding statements and more.
Sep 26, 2025
Accelerating Excellence
Creating an Election Academy: Manual and Materials
This manual and materials are designed to help you start, run and repeat an election academy—an election education course—in your jurisdiction. An election academy is a hands-on course designed to provide participants with information on how election officials prepare for and conduct elections in their jurisdiction.
Sep 26, 2025
Communications
Using Radio Tip Sheet
Communicating effectively with the public is a crucial part of any election administrator’s job. One of the most cost effective options is radio, which is readily available and reaches an overwhelming majority of Americans.
May 27, 2025
Communications
Ballot Cure Reminder Graphics
Graphics can help point public attention to the ballot curing process and the need for voters to take steps to ensure their vote is counted. Use these images in social […]
Nov 5, 2024
Communications
Results Release Schedule Graphic
Clear communication about when election results will be released and updated is essential for our community to be involved and informed. This graphic can help set expectations when to look […]
Nov 4, 2024
Communications
Ballot Counts and Election Results Communications Tool Kit
Brief communications from election officials can help maintain trust when election results are delayed — or perceived to be delayed. This tool kit will help keep you communicate with voters, candidates and the media about ballot counts and election results. The templates are easy to download and adjust to fit your jurisdiction’s requirements, rules and deadlines.
Oct 29, 2024
Communications
Return Your Ballot Early Graphic Template
This graphic is designed to encourage voters to return their ballots early, ensuring that every voice is heard in the upcoming election. By promoting early ballot return, you can alleviate […]
Oct 28, 2024
Communications
Election Security Graphics
These social-sized graphics can send a strong statement about your commitment to security. Reach out to our Communications Resource Desk for help customizing this for your jurisdiction: Resource Request Form
Oct 21, 2024
Communications
2024 General Election Sample Social Media Schedule
Having a social media calendar with ready-to-go posts for important dates and messaging can help election offices keep the public engaged and allow staff to focus on other topics for […]
Oct 17, 2024
Communications
I Voted Flag Graphic
Graphics can be an important element in telling your story. Use this image for infographics or social media posts. Reach out to our Communications Resource Desk for help customizing this for your jurisdiction.
Oct 15, 2024
Communications
Options to Vote Graphics
Graphics can help inform the public of the different ways they can cast a ballot. Use these images in social media posts or other materials as a supplement to showcase […]
Oct 8, 2024
Communications
Election Official Hype Poster
This poster highlights the essential principles that uphold the integrity of our electoral process. It emphasizes the transparency of elections, the importance of bipartisan administration, and the professionalism of election […]
Oct 8, 2024
Communications
Mail Ballot Processing Signs, Posters and Handouts
Boost transparency and understanding with new mail ballot processing area signs, posters and handouts. They’re designed to make it easier for observers, temporary workers and newer staff to follow individual steps and the entire process.
Oct 3, 2024
Communications
Poll Worker Recruitment Graphics
Graphics can help call attention to your office’s election worker recruitment efforts. Use these images in social media posts or other materials. Reach out […]
Sep 25, 2024
Communications
Audit Fact Sheets
Do voters in your jurisdiction know about list maintenance audits? Or ballot management audits? These fact sheet templates are designed to help boost audit awareness and voter confidence. They describe some of the many audits you conduct as you prepare for and run elections.
Sep 24, 2024
Communications
Bite-Size Audit Report Templates
If your office is interested in communicating important highlights from your post-election tabulation audit, we have bite-size audit report templates for that.
Sep 20, 2024
Communications
“Vote” Ballot Box
Graphics can be an important element in telling your story. Use these ballot boxes to add fun and informational flair to infographics or social media posts. Our team created these […]
Sep 18, 2024
Communications
Audit Report Inserts
You’ve decided to use one of the audit report templates to capture and communicate your post-election audit results, process and takeaways. Consider adding these inserts to show you followed best practices for other types of audits. Or use them on their own to boost awareness of election process audits.
Sep 16, 2024
Communications
Audit Report Presentation
Use this template to present highlights from your audit report as a slideshow and make your audit results more accessible.
Sep 16, 2024
Communications
Audit Press Release
Audits can increase voter confidence in elections. But only when voters know about them. Use this press release template to spread the word and tell the public about your audit and the release of your audit report.
Sep 16, 2024
Communications
Audit Talking Points
Audits can increase voter confidence in elections. But only when voters know about them. We developed these talking point templates to help election officials talk about audits.
Sep 16, 2024
Communications
Covering Elections and Voting in 2024: A Media Guide
The guide emphasizes the pivotal role of accurate, informed journalism in sustaining democracy and public trust in the elections process.
Sep 9, 2024
Communications
Two-Card Ballot Flyer
As a result of a large number of races in an election, some jurisdictions may have a two-card ballot. Use our flyer template and associated images to help communicate this to your voters.
Sep 5, 2024
Communications
Audit Report Templates
Most post-election audit reports are not exactly easy reading. These templates are designed to help jurisdictions prepare professionally designed audit reports that briefly highlight findings and clearly explain audit processes.
Sep 4, 2024
Communications
“Security Sandwich” — Best Practices for Voting System Security and Accuracy Template
Use this template to highlight the many layers of security practices your office uses to secure votes and voting.
Aug 27, 2024
Communications
Logic and Accuracy Protocols Explainer
This public-facing handout is a helpful guide for any jurisdiction that wants to clearly communicate the purpose of logic and accuracy (L&A) testing.
Aug 26, 2024
Communications
Election Day Poster
Posters can help remind voters to participate in upcoming elections while illustrations and effective marketing help reinforce election offices as an official source of information while remaining approachable. […]
Aug 13, 2024
Communications
Election Officials’ Shared Commitments: Securing Democracy Posters
Election officials in every city, county and state of the United States are committed to election accuracy, security and transparency. Show your commitment by displaying this set of posters in […]
Jul 10, 2024
Communications
Election Communications Plan
Effective communications materials remain one of election officials’ biggest collective needs. The Elections Group developed a 60-day communications plan template that offices and officials can use to begin to fill that need.
Jul 10, 2024